Get Involved

Play a Part in Our Mission to Empower the Next Generation

Whether you’re looking to develop your practice through Creating Pathways, volunteer your time, join our Board of Trustees, or apply for one of our Vacancies, there are many ways to be part of our mission to support and empower young people.

Creating Pathways

Volunteer or train in industry roles to help shape and diversify the arts sector. This programme gives members hands-on opportunities in the arts helping them gain real-world experience in the creative industries.

Part-time volunteer

You will provide guidance and direction, helping shape our strategic priorities, artistic programming and environmental initiatives. Our Steering Group is made up of active members, ensuring that young people have a voice in how the organisation develops.

Download: Steering Group Outline
Play a key role in our live events - you’ll help produce and deliver parts of our events and showcases, with support and guidance, and be trusted to make decisions that shape the experience. You’ll also have opportunities to plan, shadow, and receive feedback.

Download: Young Producers Outline
A core part of our in-house publishing press No Disclaimers - you will be a editor on the process and help shape and deliver our anthologies, supported throughout the process and trusted to make decisions that influence the final publication.

Download: Young Publishers Outline

How to Apply

You must be a Young Identity participant. Read the outline for your chosen role and fill out the registration form to register interest.

For questions, accessibility needs or support, email enquiries@youngidentity.org.

Register Interest Form

Free Training

Facilitators

Participants can take part in our facilitator training, making them eligible to support our weekly workshops as paid freelancers.

You’ll receive hands-on training by shadowing lead facilitators, supporting lessons, receiving feedback and guidance every step of the way.

How To Apply

Our facilitator intake has now concluded. We’ll be announce the next round through our social media channels and directly with our email subscribers and registered participants.

Completing this training does not guarantee a facilitation role, but it makes you eligible to be considered for our pool of workshop facilitators.

Become a Trustee

Volunteer Role

Our Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated professionals who bring a breadth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and valuable lived experience to the role. We are particularly seeking individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Legal Practice & Law
Finance & Accountancy
Human Resources

Application Deadline: Rolling applications accepted throughout 2026

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview following a review of their applications

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words, to enquiries@youngidentity.org. If you prefer, you can send a video of up to 2 minutes instead.

Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form as a part of your application.

Trustee Pack

Equal Opportunities Form